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Hardin County Community Unit School District 1
Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 3,605. The median household income is $54,271 and the median age is 53.6.
3,605
Population
20
People / sq mi
$54,271
Median Income
53.6
Median Age
Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 covers 181 sq mi of land at 20.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 79.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$54,271
Median Household Income
$29,650
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$103,800
Median Home Value
$379
Median Rent
79.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
91.9%
High School+
13.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 serves a community with a population of 3,605 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 is $54,271, with a per capita income of $29,650. The poverty rate is 5.9%.
Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 is 96.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 79.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Hardin County Community Unit School District 1, 91.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 is $103,800, with a median rent of $379. The homeownership rate is 79.5%.
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Data for Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1718200).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.